Divine Intimacy Radio

Divine Intimacy Radio is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.
Weekly we will explore topics like prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, holiness, and much more.

How can we make the home a place of peace and prayer? Today, Dan and Melissa discuss the book, The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home with author, Leila Lawler, to help families orient their lives to Christ.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What is an oratory?

How should one go about setting up his or her prayer space?

Is a prayer corner or space expensive?

What does it mean to develop a regular, daily prayer life and how can the oratory help?

When tragedy, loss or failed expectations strike, how can we cope with our circumstances in a healthy, faithful way? Today, Dan and Melissa speak with author, Jeannie Ewing about her book, From Grief to Grace: The Journey from Tragedy to Triumph to better understand God's Will in difficult situations.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What was the inspiration behind this book?

How would you define grief from a Catholic perspective as opposed to how the world views grief?

What is the difference between depression and grief?

How can one embrace the spiritual reality of grief and suffering?

How do we find the path to life in the midst of suffering?

How can we most effectively help our loved ones when they are suffering?

How can this book help someone experiencing grief in the beginning stages of his or her spiritual journey find deeper meaning through the hardship?

How can we properly discern God's will in our lives? To find the answer, Dan and Melissa search heaven and earth with author, Julie Onderko about her book, Discover Your Next Mission from God: Saints who found God's will - and how you can too.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

How can I know God's will in my life?

God uses ordinary means to speak to us in our lives.

Will the absence of the sacraments and an established prayer life obscure one's vision to finding God's will in his or her life?

How does a spiritual director help discern God's will?

What happens if you feel like you missed your calling in life?

Who is Blessed Bartolo Longo and why is his story important?

What role does humility play in discerning God's will?

Can our past hinder our response to God's call?

How important are the roles of Mary and St. Joseph in discerning God's will for us?

How should we treat those souls who have fallen away from the Faith? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux on the power of intercessory prayer and the mercy of our Lord.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

St. Therese urges her sister to pray for a man who has left the Church in a scandalous way.

Who is this person and why is St. Therese so concerned about him?

St. Therese understands that each and every soul has been created to enter into a loving relationship with God and approaches the situation with this understanding of God's love.

How should we treat similar people who we may encounter in our daily lives?

What is the power of prayer, fasting and sacrifice?

If we pray, fast and sacrifice for a soul who is apart from God, should we expect to see results soon after?

How can we help souls who have chosen to be separated from God return to Him?

How does anger play a role in your life and more importantly in your salvation? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Fr. Thomas Morrow about his book, "Overcoming Sinful Anger: How to Master Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life".

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What constitutes sinful anger? Is there righteous anger?

If someone believes anger is simply a part of his or her personality, will they ever be able to overcome angry behavior?

What strategies can we use to overcome sinful anger?

Can anger come from past events in life? If so, how long does it take to overcome these feelings?